Globally interconnected solar-wind system addresses future electricity demands
Chinese Academy of Sciences · Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research · +6 more institutions
Abstract
Accelerating energy transition towards renewables is central to net-zero emissions. However, building a global power system dominated by solar and wind energy presents immense challenges. Here, we demonstrate the potential of a globally interconnected solar-wind system to meet future electricity demands. We estimate that such a system could generate ~3.1 times the projected 2050 global electricity demand. By optimizing solar-wind deployment, storage capacity, and trans-regional transmission, the solar-wind penetration could be achieved using only 29.4% of the highest potential, with a 15.6% reduction in initial investment compared to a strategy without interconnection. Global interconnection improves energy…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 25.23
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 66
Authors
11- HJHou JiangCorresponding
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research
- LYLing Yao
Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- JQJun Qin
Yunnan Normal University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research
- YBYongqing Bai
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Aerospace Information Research Institute
- MBMartin Brandt
University of Copenhagen
Topics & keywords
- Electricity
- Electricity system
- Wind power
- Environmental science
- Computer science
- Environmental resource management
- Business
- Electricity generation
- Affordable and clean energy